Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Bohemia Interactive

$10.7MEst. Gross Revenue

574,340 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $7,507,735.45 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$19.99MC 73

Revenue Overview

$10.7M

Gross Revenue

$7.5M

Developer Revenue

574,340

Est. Copies Sold

$10.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$8.2MLow estimate
$10.7MBest estimate
$24.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$10,676,981
− Steam Platform Fee(29.7%)
−$3,169,245
Developer Revenue
$7,507,735

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.3%($7,507,735)Steam: 29.7%($3,169,245)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$169,245
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

More context in the Steam game revenue hub or in the Steam revenue calculator.

How we estimate this

92%positive
22,090Total Reviews
20,323positive (92%)
1,767negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    22,090 reviews and a 92% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.

  2. 2

    Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier

    For Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.

  3. 3

    Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price

    Rather than relying only on the current price of $20, we estimate a realized average sale price of $19 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 29.7%. That turns an estimated $10,676,981 in gross revenue into roughly $7,507,735 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.7%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 and a calibrated average sale price of $19 instead of a flat 30x/0.75 model. Factors like age, price tier, discount history, genre, and review profile all affect the true reviews-to-sales ratio.

Platform Comparison

Hypothetical: What would the developer earn at the same gross revenue?

Steam

Gross revenue baseline: $10,676,981

To developer

$7,507,735

To developer: 70.3%

$7,507,735

Platform fee: 29.7%

$3,169,245

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $10,676,981

To developer

$9,515,743

To developer: 89.1%

$9,515,743

Platform fee: 10.9%

$1,161,238

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $10,676,981

To developer

$7,473,886

To developer: 70.0%

$7,473,886

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,203,094

* Actual sales on Epic and GOG are not estimated. Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales volumes.

Genre Market Position

Top 33% by revenue in Action
33%

Top 33% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead ranks in the top 33% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

52.9h avg4.5h median

52.9h

Average Playtime

4.5h

Median Playtime

A median playtime of 4.5h and average of 52.9h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperBohemia Interactive
PublisherBohemia Interactive
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players113
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCaptions availablePartial Controller SupportIncludes level editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $10,676,981.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $8,213,062
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $10,676,981
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $24,639,186

The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

How many copies has Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead sold on Steam?

With 22,090 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead has sold between 441,800 and 1,325,400 copies, with a best estimate of 574,340.

This is based on the Boxleiter method, which uses the observation that roughly 1 in every 20 to 60 buyers leaves a Steam review. For the midpoint we do not assume a universal 30x value; we use a calibrated multiplier of x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Bohemia Interactive earn from Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.7%, Bohemia Interactive keeps an estimated $7,507,735 from Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead's gross revenue of $10,676,981.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $10,676,981
  • Steam's Fee (29.7%): -$3,169,245
  • Developer Revenue: $7,507,735

Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

What percentage does Steam take from Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?

Steam uses a tiered revenue sharing model that reduces the platform's cut as a game earns more:

  • First $10 million: 30% to Steam, 70% to developer
  • $10M to $50M: 25% to Steam, 75% to developer
  • Above $50M: 20% to Steam, 80% to developer

For Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, with an estimated gross revenue of $10,676,981, this results in an effective rate of 29.7%. Steam keeps approximately $3,169,245 and Bohemia Interactive receives $7,507,735.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?

These estimates use the Boxleiter method, a widely-used industry approach that estimates game sales from the number of Steam reviews.

Factors that affect accuracy:

  • Review-to-purchase ratio varies by genre
  • Discount history - games with frequent deep sales may have higher ratios
  • Regional pricing - different prices in different markets are not captured
  • Refunds - Steam's return policy means some counted sales were refunded
  • Bundled sales - keys sold through third-party bundles may not generate reviews

We provide a confidence range ($8,213,062 to $24,639,186) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Bohemia Interactive would keep approximately $9,515,743 - that's $2,008,007 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,161,238. Epic charges 0% on the first $1 million in annual per-app revenue and then 12% on the remaining amount. On GOG (30% cut), the developer would earn approximately $7,473,886.

Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

How long do players spend in Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 52.9 hours in Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, with a median playtime of 4.5 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead's Metacritic score?

Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead has a Metacritic score of 73/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 92% positive based on 22,090 user reviews.